Fabrication Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Fabrication Technician III - $35/HourJob DescriptionThe Fabrication Technician III plays a key role in the fabrication and assembly of metal components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position uses AWS standards and best practices to produce high-quality welded and fabricated parts, working closely with a collaborative team where safety, precision, and reliability are always the top priorities.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal components in accordance with AWS standards and established company practices.
• Read and interpret complex fabrication designs, schematics, and advanced blueprints to produce accurate parts and assemblies.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding operations on a variety of metal materials, ensuring strong, clean, and precise welds.
• Use hand and power tools, including grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools, to cut, shape, and finish metal components.
• Operate fabrication and machining equipment such as mills, lathes, drill presses, and power rollers to meet production requirements.
• Accurately calculate and verify measurements using basic math functions, including fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Utilize measurement tools such as tape measures (imperial and metric) and calipers to ensure parts meet specifications and tolerances.
• Assemble chassis, structural steel, and other fabricated components according to production and blueprint requirements.
• Inspect welds and fabricated parts for quality, structural integrity, and adherence to design specifications.
• Follow all company, warehouse, and welding safety standards and policies, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members on the production line to meet scheduling and output goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Work with minimal supervision while demonstrating strong production supervision awareness and planning and scheduling capabilities.
• Use mechanical aptitude and fitting skills to align, position, and secure parts for welding and assembly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to read and accurately execute fabrication designs and schematics.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints for fabrication and assembly work.
• Strong math skills, including accurate use of fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for measurement and layout.
• Proficient use of measurement tools such as tape measures (imperial and metric) and calipers.
• Hands-on experience with MIG welding and TIG welding in a production or fabrication environment.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools safely and effectively in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate fabrication and machining equipment, including mills, lathes, drill presses, and power rollers.
• Advanced understanding of welding symbols and their application in fabrication work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as a self-motivated, collaborative team player with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to adhering to company, warehouse, and welding safety standards and policies.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English in a production environment.
• Capability to work at least 40 hours per week on a consistent basis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, fabrication, and assembly work in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in chassis assembly, structural steel work, and repair of fabricated components.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong fitting skills and familiarity with production line operations.
• Exposure to CNC and machine operation in a fabrication or metalworking context.
• Demonstrated supervisory awareness, production supervision support, and basic planning and scheduling understanding.
• Strong safety mindset and familiarity with manufacturing safety practices.
• Ability to read and perform detailed blueprint reading in support of complex fabrication projects.

Why Work Here? You will join a supportive and collaborative manufacturing team that values safety, quality, and professional growth. The environment encourages continuous learning of advanced fabrication and welding techniques, offering exposure to a wide range of equipment and processes. The consistent schedule and structured production environment support work-life balance while providing opportunities to build your skills and advance your career in metal fabrication.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a manufacturing facility on a second shift schedule, working four ten-hour days from Monday through Thursday (2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.). The work takes place in a warehouse-type environment with intermittent noise, exposure to dust, and varying temperatures in hot and cold climates. The position requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform frequent bending, squatting, twisting, and other physical movements.

Good hand-eye coordination, normal vision (with or without corrective lenses), and normal hearing (with or without corrective hearing aids) are important for safe and accurate work. Steel-toed shoes are required as part of the dress code, and you will regularly work with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication machinery.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, NV.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $37.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sparks,NV.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.